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To work directly with clients of the Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT) by using the evidence base practice model of ACT designed by NAMI to provide comprehensive and wrap around services to address client goals of mental health, physical health, housing, employment, social goals, and other goals as identified by the client. To provide assessment and develop treatment plan goals. To work with the client and fellow team members towards meeting the outcome objectives and standards put forth by Polk County Health Services (PCHS).
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ResponsibilitiesClient Service
·Assess the needs of clients and develop goals that will allow them to achieve the greatest level of
independence in their community.
·Provide skills teaching to clients and work with them and other team members to creatively explore
alternatives to hospitalization, higher level of care, homelessness and incarceration.
·Advocate for clients to help meet their needs, desires and best interests.
·Utilize critical thinking in making independent judgements and maintain responsibility and
accountability for service provided.
·Knowledge of the effects of mental illness and the ability to relate respectfully to clients with a wide
range of abilities and diagnoses.
·Ability to meet clients in their homes or in public places with ability to drive safely, and a willingness
to transport clients in own vehicle.
·Possess teamwork skills including problem solving, cooperation, negotiating, etc.
·Ability to receive medication management certificate within first 3 months of hire to be able to
administer medications to clients in their homes and in the community.
·Ability to be available for on-call shifts for evenings and weekends which includes carrying the 24
hours on-call client crisis line and delivering medications as well as providing crisis triage services
via phone an potential on scene.
·Continue professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance service
provision.
Documentation
·Complete all documentation within established guidelines.
·Ability to prioritize client need and to complete required written documentation.
·Demonstrate an understanding of all funder and accreditation standards.
·Track and document monthly outcome objectives.
QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree Human services or related field.
Experience: One year with population served.
License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Ability to obtain/maintain medication management certificate within 3 months of hire. Ability to be CPR/First Aid trained.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to speak, read and write fluent English. Ability to read and comprehend common terminology of the mental health field. Ability to enter documentation in an EHR and use Microsoft Office. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, medical professionals, management, staff and the public.
Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
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Social & Legal Services
$67k-82k (estimate)
12/13/2023
04/26/2024
unitypoint.org
ROCK ISLAND, IL
15,000 - 50,000
1995
$1B - $3B
Social & Legal Services